‘You are not alone’: Suburban communities try to reassure residents ahead of threatened immigration raids

As the Chicago area girds for federal immigration raids, some communities are publicly supporting local immigrants and trying to relieve growing anxiety. AP

As the Chicago area girds for federal immigration raids, some communities are publicly supporting local immigrants and trying to relieve growing anxiety.

Mundelein, North Chicago and Lake County officials have issued online statements emphasizing their law enforcement officers won’t participate in federal immigration enforcement activities.

The statements also stress that anyone living in the U.S. has legal rights regardless of citizenship status, and they provided links to groups that can provide information or assistance regarding immigration issues.

The Great Lakes Naval Station near North Chicago reportedly will be the staging